[meteorite-list] Going to meteorite-hunting trip in the US desert, advices and companions are welcome

[Volodymyr Mykhaylyuk]

Thank you Ben and Mike for your valuable advice, I will likely reschedule
the trip for October. They say that when you gamble with safety, you bet
your life.

Can you give any advice on the better place to go meteorite hunting?

Thank you.

On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 2:10 PM Ben Fisler <fislerite at msn.com> wrote:

> Volodymyr,
>         I recommend that you listen to Mike Farmer regarding temperatures
> in the southwest.  Here in Phoenix, it is currently 43° C.  In the
> Franconia Strewnfield it is 40° C, Gold Basin Strewnfield, 38° C, Holbrook
> Strewnfield 36° C, and these are cooler than the peak heat temperatures of
> August.  Even if you are merely visiting Meteor Crater, it is 38° C now,
> and will be much hotter in August.  The dry lakes are going to be hot too.
> Red Lake is 36° C, Coyote Dry Lake is 39° C, and Yelland Dry Lake is 41° C,
> Lucerne Valley Dry Lake is 37° C.  You should change your travel dates to
> November or December.
> I have seen too many visitors collapsed from heat prostration. Good
> planning is essential to success.
>
> Ben Fisler
>
>
> On Jul 10, 2023, at 8:07 AM, Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list <
> meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>
>  Understand that this time of year is often fatal for people in the
> desert. The heat will easily top 50c. 110F
> Nowhere to hide from the sun. Winter is best time for walking around the
> desert
>
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> On Sunday, July 9, 2023, 12:52 PM, Michael Mulgrew via Meteorite-list <
> meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>
> Hi, Volodymyr.
>
> I will add that most of the desert hunting out here is done by eye, your
> metal detector would only be useful in a few, select spot.  You'll cover
> more ground just with your eye and magnet.  Good luck, let us know how your
> trip goes!
>
> -Michael in so. Cal.
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> On Fri, Jul 7, 2023 at 4:34 PM AL Mitterling via Meteorite-list <
> meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>
> Greetings Volodymyr,
>
> It goes without saying, make sure you take plenty of water and food.
> Deserts this time of year can be very unforgiving. A GPS to be able to find
> your way out is a good idea. Best wishes!
>
> --AL Mitterling
> Mitterling Meteorites
>
> On Fri, Jul 7, 2023 at 8:42 AM Volodymyr Mykhaylyuk via Meteorite-list <
> meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I am planning a week-long meteorite-hunting trip at the end of August to
> one of the deserts in the west of the US.
> I will use a metal detector and visual/magnet methods to look
> for meteorites.
> Any advice or pointer in the right direction will be appreciated.
> We are a family of three and if anyone heading that way at that time with
> similar goals, please email me, and we could stick together as companions.
>
> Volodymyr
> pesh.mv at gmail.com
>
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